Common Dishwashing Probl&Ls - Whirlpool DP6881XL Use & Care Manual

Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting and
tllmlng
Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
improper detergent
"0ld"detergent
Improper loodfng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Fill detergent dispensers to capacrty Use dtshwasher de-
tergent wfth hfghest avaflable phosphorus content May
be necessary to install water softener
Water temperature should be at least 140-F (60-C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setttng. Run water at
sink untfl hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optton.
Use more dfshwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
est avaflable phosphorus content especially wfth hard
water
Use only fresn, dry dfshwasher detergent. Store tightly
closed box. In cool, dry place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dispensers until ready tostart dfshwasher
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items dram properly. Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Make sure large Items do not block spray from reaching
detergent drspensers
Does the rinse aid dispenser need ftlltng? See instructtons
on page 7
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse
1. Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY.
2. Remove all metal items
3. Put 2 cups (500 ml) white vfnegar in a coniainer on the
bottom rack
4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle.
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and srlier
Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on rotating freely
Items
"Old" detergent
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with htgh-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content espectally with hard
improper detergent water.
Water is not hot
enough
Water temperature snculd be at least 140-F (60°C). Set
water heater therm0stc.t to a hrgher setttng Run water at
sink until hot before stcrtrng and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
If water pressure IS low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher I: running (to assure correct fills).
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not fillina brooerlv
Checks -o'.' arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be
5$Jie
;) utensil has not prevented thefrturning
Use only :esh dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box <II coci drY place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dfspensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Dlshes not dry Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Improper loading Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not Ov-
erload Do not nest
No rinse aid FIII rinse old dtspenser.
AIR DRY Settrng used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel dryrng.
Black marks on Aluminum utensils
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
chlna or white rubbing against items llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch
utensils during washing
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
Improper loading
Do not overload. Load glasses tn the top rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs watt not be supported and may chip or break.